Supply Chain Manager

Colder Products Company (CPC) is the leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for plastic tubing.

At CPC, we believe that fluid handling should be safe and easy. We engineer our connection solutions to improve the overall functionality and design of equipment and processes for the life sciences, industrial, and chemical handling markets.

Special features of our products include precise hose barbs for superior grip, built-in shutoff valves for preventing spills, and easy-to-use, push-button thumb latches for quick connecting and disconnecting.

CPC is a Dover company based in Minnesota (Minneapolis / St. Paul metro) with global offices and operations in Europe and Asia.

SUMMARY : The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for segment leadership within the CPC Global Supply Chain organization.

The manager leads teams with expertise in planning supply and is responsible for meeting customer service levels with maximum efficiency.

The Supply Chain Manager drives problem-solving, using data for underperforming areas of the supply chain and drives ownership throughout the organization for corrective actions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Management may modify, change or add to the duties of this description at any time without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following :

• Lead teams with expertise in supply planning, purchasing, and production planning.
• Develop high-performing teams focused on achieving segment performance objectives.
• Develop inventory and replenishment strategies that achieve goals for delivery and working capital.
• Leads S&OP Supply Review meetings and facilitates strategic scenario planning and drives actions to meet segment objectives.
• Provide operational support and guidance to ensure maximum productivity and schedule attainment.
• Develop and maintain processes to prevent and address component shortages.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify risks and close operational gaps.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that improve the supply chain performance for the segment and support dynamic changes in market conditions.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality to address quality concerns.
• Develop good working relationships with stakeholders, internal and external, to the company to ensure acquisition of accurate, relevant, and timely information.
• Analyze and track supplier performance data and execute follow-ups and corrective actions as necessary.
• Prepare, submit, and present periodic reports at multiple levels withing the organization, including executive leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP : To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to work within the following direct report relationships and responsibilities :

Depending on size and needs of business unit, the Supply Chain Manager may have the following management responsibilities :

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business code of conduct and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within the team.
• Conduct reviews with team member(s) to build effective communication, to understand training and development needs, and to provide insight for performance improvement.
• Develop and facilitate comprehensive onboarding and new hire training for their assigned team.
• Build team unity to encourage retention and continuity of operations.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required to do so. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, engineering, or technical discipline
• 5-7 years of experience in supply chain or operations management
• Prior leadership or functional experience in supply planning, buying, and production scheduling
• Proficient in the use of Excel, Access, and other analytics tools
• Self-driven, adaptable and resourceful; able to work under limited supervision
• Experience managing projects with medium complexity and a high-volume of data
• 3+ years of management experience
• APICS CPIM or CSCP preferred
• Prior Lean Sigma experience or certification (Green Belt) preferred
• Oracle ERP preferred and Advanced Planning experience

Travel :

Minimal, less than 10%

Physical Demands : The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, talk, or hear.

The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and / or stoop.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

CPC Culture

Here are CPC, we are committed to respecting and valuing people, collaborating, and having high ethical standards. We have a passion for creating the best connections in the world.

Mentorship & Career Growth

Our team is dedicated to supporting and empowering new team members. Our team has a wide range of experience levels and tenures.

We are focused on building an environment that supports knowledge-sharing and mentorship.

Work / Life Balance

Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. Finding the right balance between your personal and professional life is important.

We offer a Monday-Friday schedule. Our business hours are from 8am-4 : 30pm. We also provide paid holidays, PTO, and paid parental leave.

We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education / training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.

Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.